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Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended

Sites left vacant for decades will be converted into well-located homes as the latest batch of surplus NSW-owned sites is released to fix the housing crisis.

AAP

'Gaslit': Minister responds to petition against basketball stadium site

The petition attracted 1500 signatures.

Newcastle Herald

Catholic cemetery control secured despite duopoly fear

The Catholic Church's control of a large share of a lucrative burial business has been locked in under legislation pushed through parliament.

AAP

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12 dumped cars, two tonnes of asbestos cleared in bushland blitz

The clean-up cost was $120,000.

Newcastle Herald

'Decision to be made' about sale of NSW public land

More than 300 NSW properties have been earmarked for possible development after an audit of government land launched to relieve the housing crisis.

AAP

State commits $41m to clean up Truegain, Waratah Gasworks sites

The government has locked in funding for the old industrial sites.

Newcastle Herald

'This is a setback': Lobby groups say Crakanthorp investigation must not derail Hunter Park

Calls for government to 'decouple' private rezoning proposals from Hunter Park.

Newcastle Herald

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Tim Crakanthorp’s chief of staff reported his boss’s failure to disclose property holdings

Guardian Australia understands the Newcastle MP’s chief of staff, Elliot Stein, raised concerns with the premier, Chris Minns

The Guardian - AU

Multibillion-dollar Newcastle redevelopment under review after NSW minister sacked

Cabinet office to review projects in region after premier told parliament he had concerns Tim Crakanthorp may have acted for ‘private interests’

The Guardian - AU

Hope grows for Hunter Park after six years of fruitless planning

Committee for the Hunter says the project was heading for a below-par outcome.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Park strategy 'under review' as Labor government marks 100 days

The proposed Broadmeadow sports and entertainment precinct has been stuck in neutral for six years.

Newcastle Herald

Crakanthorp still 'knocking on minister's door' to see Hunter Park business case

The Broadmeadow redevelopment has been on Infrastructure Australia's priority list since 2021.

Newcastle Herald

Broken promise accusation as kids sport vouchers change

Higher-income families will be excluded from a kids' sport and arts program to ease costs on NSW taxpayers, leading to accusations of a broken promise.

AAP

160 square metres: new McDonald Jones Stadium screens 'a game-changer'

They are expected to be switched on for the start of next NRL season.

Newcastle Herald

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OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

An administrator handling the troubled NSW cemetery sector has claimed she found out she had been sacked after receiving a phone call from a radio producer.

AAP

Cemeteries to merge after audit on Sydney grave space

Three embattled state-owned cemetery managers in Sydney will be merged as Muslims and those of some Orthodox faiths face running out of graves in three years.

The New Daily

Stricter penalties for violent behaviour at sports

Violent spectators at NSW sporting events could face tougher penalties as the government explores ways to protect volunteers and referees at community fixtures.

ABC News

Violent spectators could face lifetime bans across sporting codes, under government policy

Abusive spectators at any sport in New South Wales could face lifetime bans across all venues under a new policy to stamp out violence on the sidelines.

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Newcastle Herald

Crakanthorp urges patience on key Hunter infrastructure projects

The Newcastle MP and new Minister for the Hunter spoke to the Herald about Hunter Park, light rail and a host of other issues facing the region.

Newcastle Herald

Let's stop toeing the line on disrespecting referees

While players are often amateurs, officiators can face expectations that they are flawless

The New Daily

Man in court for ‘shocking’ attack on soccer referee

The man accused of a vicious attack on a Sydney soccer referee will appear in court as the victim faces reconstructive surgery on his jaw.

AAP

Cemetery sector set for overhaul amid grave shortage

The supply of available gravesites in NSW has dwindled to alarming levels, prompting the government to announce an overhaul of the troubled cemetery sector.

AAP

Cheers as victory forecast for 'united' NSW Labor

Drinks are flowing at NSW Labor's election party as the party appears on track to return to government for the first time in 12 years.

AAP

Single-use plastic bags now banned in NSW

Single-use plastic bags are now banned in NSW, with other products such as straws, cutlery and plates to go before the end of the year.

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